Features
- Produces cULus-classified crimps when used with the compatible compact crimper
- U-type die profile for aluminum connectors
- Laser-etched markings to identify die size
- Industry-standard color coding to distinguish die sizes
- Imprints wire size onto connector after crimp cycle for inspection
Specifications
| Opt Sku | DW-DCE310300AL |
| Mpn | DCE310300AL |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911822299 |
| Product Type | Wire & Cable Crimping Dies |
| Shipping Weight | 0.12 |
| Compatible Crimper | DEWALT DCE310 20V MAX Compact Crimper (sold separately) |
| Ul Classification | cULus Classified crimps |
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U-type aluminum dies designed to form cULus-classified crimps when used with the compatible compact crimper. Markings on the dies and a completed crimp imprint the wire size onto the connector to aid inspection. Refer to the crimper user manual for the chart of compatible dies and connectors; connectors and crimper are sold separately.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Aluminum Termination Service
Offer on-site crimping of 300 MCM aluminum conductors using the compatible DEWALT DCE310 compact crimper and this U-die to deliver cULus-classified crimps. Provide photo documentation of each termination’s die imprint for inspector sign-off and include connector model references per the crimper’s compatibility chart.
Prefabricated Feeder Assemblies
Sell cut-to-length 300 MCM aluminum conductors with properly matched aluminum lugs crimped in-shop. Each assembly ships with heat-shrink labels, torque specs, and a QA sheet showing the die imprint for traceability, reducing contractor labor hours and inspection friction on-site.
Crimp QA and Closeout Documentation
Provide third-party verification for large projects: confirm aluminum terminations are made with compatible connectors, capture die-imprint photos tied to circuit IDs, and log torque checks. Deliver a digital closeout package that streamlines AHJ inspections and GC turnover.
Tool Rental + Rapid Onboarding
Rent the DCE310 crimper and the 300 MCM aluminum U-die as a kit with a laminated die/connector chart, practice lugs, and a 30-minute on-site or virtual training session. Upsell consumables and offer on-call support to prevent job delays and reduce improper terminations.
Utility/Storm Response Subcontracting
Position as a rapid-response crew for utilities and ECs after storms. Carry the die, compatible crimper, and a stock of approved aluminum lugs and sleeves for 300 MCM so you can perform code-compliant, cULus-classified terminations on damaged service conductors 24/7.
Creative
Industrial LED Totem
Build a sculptural LED column that uses short lengths of 300 MCM aluminum conductors as visible structural elements terminated into aluminum lugs. Crimp with the U-die to achieve clean, cULus-classified terminations and let the imprinted wire-size marks become part of the aesthetic. Route actual power through enclosed low-voltage circuits and keep all live parts inside rated enclosures for safety.
Big-Wire Demo Board
Create a teaching display for apprentices that shows correct aluminum crimping technique. Include properly crimped 300 MCM samples using the die, side-by-side with intentionally incorrect samples (marked as such) and a few cutaway sections to reveal compression. Add labels pointing to the die’s color coding, laser-etched size, and the imprint on the connector to demonstrate inspection cues.
Electrician Swag Keychains
Make heavy-duty keychains from 1–2 inch stubs of 300 MCM aluminum cable crimped into aluminum lugs. The die’s post-crimp wire-size imprint adds a rugged, authentic look. Add a small branded tag for your shop or classroom. These are display pieces only and should never be energized.
Crimp Photo Reference Library
Produce a macro photo set and printable posters documenting the crimp process with the DCE310 and this die: die alignment, color coding, before/after crimps, and the finished imprint for inspection. Sell digital downloads to training programs or use them as polished visuals in your own workshops.